Justin Dwinell
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Justin Dwinell was an American lawyer and politician from New York
.
, and graduated from Yale College
in 1808. Then he studied law in Troy
with John D. Dickinson
, was admitted to the bar in 1811, and commenced practice in Cazenovia. On September 12, 1813, he married Louise Whipple, and they had nine children.
He was member of the New York State Assembly
in 1820-21 and 1822. He was First Judge of the Madison County Court from 1823 to 1833.
Dwinell was elected as a Crawford Democratic-Republican to the 18th United States Congress
, holding office from March 4, 1823, to March 3, 1825. He was District Attorney of Madison County from 1837 to 1845.
He was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Cazenovia.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Life
He was the son of Stephen Dwinell (1745–1801) and Susanna (Olin) Dwinell. He attended Williams CollegeWilliams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
, and graduated from Yale College
Yale College
Yale College was the official name of Yale University from 1718 to 1887. The name now refers to the undergraduate part of the university. Each undergraduate student is assigned to one of 12 residential colleges.-Residential colleges:...
in 1808. Then he studied law in Troy
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
with John D. Dickinson
John D. Dickinson
John Dean Dickinson was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Middletown, Connecticut, Dickinson completed preparatory studies, and was graduated from Yale College in 1785.He moved to Lansingburgh, New York, in 1790....
, was admitted to the bar in 1811, and commenced practice in Cazenovia. On September 12, 1813, he married Louise Whipple, and they had nine children.
He was member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
in 1820-21 and 1822. He was First Judge of the Madison County Court from 1823 to 1833.
Dwinell was elected as a Crawford Democratic-Republican to the 18th United States Congress
18th United States Congress
The Eighteenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1823 to March 3, 1825, during the seventh and eighth...
, holding office from March 4, 1823, to March 3, 1825. He was District Attorney of Madison County from 1837 to 1845.
He was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Cazenovia.